Workshop Engineer
£38,351 plus a location allowance of £1,750 and excellent benefits
Based in Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes
Free shuttle bus available between central Milton Keynes and Hanslope Park
At FCDO Services, we protect the UK’s interests at home and overseas. We design and construct secure government buildings, courier diplomatic packages worldwide, safeguard government tech, and a whole lot more. Our work is as varied and vital as it gets, but we never lose sight of our people. Their skills, aspirations, and growth mean as much as the mission we're on. In our world, it all matters.
A positive decision maker with the ability to deliver highly effective joinery workshop operations, you’ll possess a willingness to learn CNC router technologies and best practice. And now you’re ready to apply your skills and expertise to projects for our global organisation. We’re on a vital mission, and you can be part of it.
Key Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and deliver bespoke products for our global customers.
Liaise with stakeholders, order materials and equipment, and manage the design, manufacture, construction, and cost recovery of high-quality bespoke products.
Carry out planned and preventative maintenance of workshop machinery.
Ensure operational Health and Safety in the workshop.
Use traditional woodworking techniques and develop skills with CNC router technology.
Contribute to the research and development of potential future products, services, and new or improved processes.
Qualifications:
To be a success in this Engineer role you’ll have:
A Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience in carpentry and joinery.
A comprehensive understanding of workshop Health and Safety.
Experience in the safe use, operation, and basic maintenance of workshop machinery, including spindle moulders, planers, thicknessers, tenoners, table saws, crosscuts, and wall saws.
The ability to interpret professional and technical documents.
Willingness to learn specialist software systems and tools.
Desirable: Experience as a First Aider or Fire Warden, and the ability to supervise and deliver training to colleagues.
Benefits:
When you join us, expect to receive a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, and a Civil Service Pension. You will also have access to training and other development opportunities to help grow your career with us. Our offices have an on-site gym, nursery, café, and restaurant, and we offer interest-free loans on season tickets and bikes to help you get there.
Closing Date:
19 January 2025.
Every single colleague must be security cleared before joining us. If you’re successful in your application, we’ll ask you to undergo our vetting process to achieve Developed Vetting (DV) clearance.
The vital work we do takes an incredible community of colleagues, with different skills, backgrounds, cultures, and identities. We support every individual, so that you always know you’re welcome and valued. It’s what makes us a Disability Confident employer and why we’re recognised as a Carer Confident workplace.
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£38,351 plus a location allowance of £1,750 and excellent benefits
Based in Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes
Free shuttle bus available between central Milton Keynes and Hanslope Park
At FCDO Services, we protect the UK’s interests at home and overseas. We design and construct secure government buildings, courier diplomatic packages worldwide, safeguard government tech, and a whole lot more. Our work is as varied and vital as it gets, but we never lose sight of our people. Their skills, aspirations, and growth mean as much as the mission we're on. In our world, it all matters.
A positive decision maker with the ability to deliver highly effective joinery workshop operations, you’ll possess a willingness to learn CNC router technologies and best practice. And now you’re ready to apply your skills and expertise to projects for our global organisation. We’re on a vital mission, and you can be part of it.
Key Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and deliver bespoke products for our global customers.
Liaise with stakeholders, order materials and equipment, and manage the design, manufacture, construction, and cost recovery of high-quality bespoke products.
Carry out planned and preventative maintenance of workshop machinery.
Ensure operational Health and Safety in the workshop.
Use traditional woodworking techniques and develop skills with CNC router technology.
Contribute to the research and development of potential future products, services, and new or improved processes.
Qualifications:
To be a success in this Engineer role you’ll have:
A Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience in carpentry and joinery.
A comprehensive understanding of workshop Health and Safety.
Experience in the safe use, operation, and basic maintenance of workshop machinery, including spindle moulders, planers, thicknessers, tenoners, table saws, crosscuts, and wall saws.
The ability to interpret professional and technical documents.
Willingness to learn specialist software systems and tools.
Desirable: Experience as a First Aider or Fire Warden, and the ability to supervise and deliver training to colleagues.
Benefits:
When you join us, expect to receive a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, and a Civil Service Pension. You will also have access to training and other development opportunities to help grow your career with us. Our offices have an on-site gym, nursery, café, and restaurant, and we offer interest-free loans on season tickets and bikes to help you get there.
Closing Date:
19 January 2025.
Every single colleague must be security cleared before joining us. If you’re successful in your application, we’ll ask you to undergo our vetting process to achieve Developed Vetting (DV) clearance.
The vital work we do takes an incredible community of colleagues, with different skills, backgrounds, cultures, and identities. We support every individual, so that you always know you’re welcome and valued. It’s what makes us a Disability Confident employer and why we’re recognised as a Carer Confident workplace.
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